CONTRACTING WITH THE USGS

Mission

The mission of the U.S. Geological Survey is to provide biological, geologic,
topographic, and hydrologic information that contributes to the
wise management of the Nation's natural resources and promotes
the health, safety, and well being of the people. This information
consists of maps, data bases, and descriptions and analyses of
the water, energy, and mineral resources, land surface, underlying
geologic structure, and dynamic processes of the Earth.

To accomplish its mission, the Survey:

Conducts and sponsors research in biology, geology, hydrology, mapping,
and related sciences.

Provides scientific and technical assistance for the effective
use of earth science techniques, products, and information.

Coordinates topographic, geologic, and land use mapping, digital
cartography, and water data activities.

Develops new techniques for the collection, coordination and
interpretation of earth science data.

Provides scientific support and technical advice for legislative,
regulatory, and management decisions.

Cooperates with other Federal, State, and local agencies,
and with academia and industry.

Organization

The USGS has a matrix organization, with programmatic leadership provided by
scientific Discipline, but management and program execution carried out on
Regional lines. The four program disciplines of the Survey are described
below.

The Geology Discipline is responsible for geological field
and laboratory research in the U.S., the Antarctic region, and
the submerged edges of the continent.

The Water Resources Discipline is responsible for appraising
the quantity and quality of the Nation's water and for research
on hydrologic problems related to the occurrence and distribution
of both surface and ground water.

The Biological Resources Discipline which is responsible for
providing the scientific understanding and technologies needed
to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation's
biological resources. A fundamental part of our mission is embodied
in our deep commitment to make data and information on the Nation's
biological resources more accessible to more people.

The functions of the Chief Information Officer are carried out in the
Geospatial Information Office, which manages bureau information technology
resources and investments, information services and the geospatial portfolio, including the
Geospatial One-Stop
project.

The bureau's administrative functions are carried out in the Office of
Administrative Policy and Services
and three Offices of Regional Services. The components support the various scientific
programs of the Geological Survey through its financial, budgeting, personnel, procurement,
property, and supply services.

Contracting with U.S. Geological Survey

The U.S. Geological Survey has its Headquarters in the National
Center in Reston, Virginia. The Survey has three Regional Offices
located in:

USGS also has a number of field centers around the US with simplified
acquisition authority.

Annual procurement for
the Geological Survey totals approximately $255 million, including $65 million
in charge card purchases. In Fiscal year 2006, the following Top 25 North American Industry Classification
System code categories accounted for 67% of USGS acquisition obligations
reported to FPDS.

TOP 25 NAICS CODES FOR FY-2007 -- U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

NAICS

DESCRIPTION

ACTION
COUNT

DOLLARS
OBLIGATED

541511

Custom Computer Programming Services

242

$48,745,252

541519

Other Computer Related Services

333

$17,820,706

541330

Engineering Services

120

$13,981,892

334111

Electronic Computer Mfg.

708

$11,538,742

541611

Admin. Mgt. and General Mgt. Consulting
Services

329

$9,992,377

334513

Instruments & Related Products for Measuring, Displaying

290

$9,760,600

541990

All Other Professional, Scientific &
Technical Services

699

$8,860,024

541710

R&D in the Physical Engineering & Life Sciences

419

$6,830,380

541513

Computer Facilities Management Services

308

$5,270,382

541512

Computer Systems Design Services

106

$5,081,691

334516

Analytical Laboratory Instrument
Manufacturing

286

$4,995,104

541620

Environmental Consulting Services

334

$4,984,799

443120

Computer And Software Stores

279

$4,869,180

811219

Other Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance

73

$3,781,473

334515

Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing Electricity And
Electrical Signals

82

$3,747,626

334519

Other Measuring And Controlling Device Manufacturing

153

$3,677,510

561612

Security Guards And Patrol Services

32

$3,238,781

541380

Testing Laboratories

180

$3,197,991

561210

Facilities Support
Services

52

$3,089,171

561790

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

7

$2,869,580

541690

Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services

163

$2,543,946

511210

Software Publishers

122

$2,475,414

561720

Janitorial Services

41

$2,279,402

334220

Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment
Manufacturing

73

$2,105,233

541370

Surveying And Mapping (Except Geophysical) Services

69

$1,960,823

Federal Assistance

The U.S. Geological Survey also issues assistance awards (grants
and cooperative agreements) primarily to state and local governments, educational
institutions and other
nonprofit organizations. Descriptions of USGS
Assistance activities can be found in the program listings in the Catalog
Of Federal Domestic Assistance.